Hi Kate!
Congrats on your upcoming surgery and your choice of BTC Ypsilanti. I live just down the road from you (near Durand and Lytle Roads) and I had my surgery 5/8/02 and am down 86 pounds as of this morning. I'd be glad to talk with you anytime about it. There is a BTC support group meeting this coming Saturday in Flint which you may or may not know about. Feel free to email me with any questions or concerns. Best Wishes!